Have you been planning to visit the beautiful region of the Balkans without missing any of its most interesting pearls?
“From Croatia to Greece” is a perfect tour for you that will cover Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania and Greece.
You will be visiting the most amazing landmarks of the Balkans starting from Zagreb and the beautiful Plitvice Lakes, continuing through amazing Bosnia cities – Sarajevo and Mostar, down to charming Dubrovnk, Kotor and Budva. Then we proceed to enchant Shkoder and Tirana to finish the trip infamous Athens.
We will take care of all the logistics, tours and transportation and accommodation for this 11-day trip. Your only assignment will be to enjoy exploring the Balkans pearls.
This Balkans tour starts with arrival at Zagreb Airport. Transfer to Hotel and check in. Panoramic tour of Zagreb. Overnight in Zagreb. This Balkan tour starts with arrival at Zagreb Airport. Transfer to Hotel and check in. Panoramic tour of Zagreb. Overnight in Zagreb.
After check out we will proceed from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes – one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world, an amazing Balkans pearl. Plitvice Lakes are part of UNESCO’s World Natural Heritage.
It is made of 5 miles of turquoise lakes and waterfalls among beautiful forests. After Plitvice Lakes, we will proceed to Bihac where we will have a panoramic city tour. Overnight in Bihac.
In the morning we will proceed to Sarajevo. Our first stop will be Jajce – a medieval time city with its famous waterfall. Later we will continue to Travnik – vizier city from the Ottoman empire also known as the birthplace of Nobel prize winner Ivo Andric. Arrival and overnight in Sarajevo.
This day is reserved for Sarajevo walking and a panoramic tour. You will learn about Sarajevo’s history from the beginning till nowadays and understand why it is known as the Jerusalem of Europe.
Later on you will have free time for exploring Sarajevo on its own and for shopping in Sarajevo malls or souvenir shops. Overnight in Sarajevo.
After breakfast, we will check out from the hotel and proceed to Mostar. Our first stop will be Konjic. Tour in Konjic will cover the story of woodcarvers. The next stop is Jablanica. As Bosnia was the scene of some of the fiercest battles between the Yugoslav Partisans as well as the Axis Powers during WW2, the next stop on the way is in Jablanica.
It’s a small village famous for its bridge and the Battle of Neretva where the Partisans managed to win a very unlikely battle. The next destination is Blagaj – a haven of peace and natural harmony. The Blagaj tour will include Tekke, or the Dervish Monastery was built around 1520. Later we will proceed to the Kravice waterfalls.
Then we continue through some amazing parts of the Neretva river canyon, telling the unique stories of Herzegovina. Later we will arrive in Mostar. The most famous attraction in Mostar is the Old Bridge, built-in 1566 according to plans of Hayruddin, the great Turkish builder of the 16th c. It has been entered on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Overnight in Mostar.
After breakfast, we will proceed to Dubrovnik. Upon arrival, we will check in at the hotel. During the walking through the city of Dubrovnik, you will see the Franciscan Monastery, The rector’s Palace and Cathedral, Clock Tower, Orlando’s Columns, and Sponze Plaza. Overnight in Dubrovnik.
In the morning we will check out from the hotel and proceed to Kotor which is part of the UNESCO Heritage Site. Highlights of Kotor visit: Old Town, St. Tryphon, Cathedral, Medieval Palaces, Clock Tower, Maritime Museum. Later we will continue to Budva, a beautiful and impressive city. After arrival, we will have a sightseeing tour and check-in at a hotel. Overnight in Shkoder.
In the morning we will check out from the hotel and proceed to Kotor which is part of the UNESCO Heritage Site. Highlights of Kotor visit: Old Town, St. Tryphon, Cathedral, Medieval Palaces, Clock Tower, Maritime Museum. Later we will continue to Budva, a beautiful and impressive city. After arrival, we will have a sightseeing tour and check-in at a hotel. Overnight in Shkoder.
After breakfast, we will check out from the hotel and continue our trip to Tirana. Tirana is the capital city of Albania where we will visit things like Skender-beg Square, Skender-beg Statue, Et’hem Bey Mosque and Clock Tower. After that, we will go to Ohrid overnight.
In the morning we will have a panoramic tour of Ohrid. Later we will proceed to Kalambaka, Greece. Arrival in Kalambaka, check-in hotel and dinner. Overnight in Kalambaka.
After breakfast, we will check out of the hotel and proceed to Athens. As the forerunner of Western civilization, Athens is the central part of ancient Greece. In this iconic city, we will discover some of the most important sites for early European culture.
Highlights: Acropolis, Parthenon, Olympic Stadium, Olympian Zeus Temple, Lycabettus Hill, Greek Ancient Market. Lunch and prayer. Free time for shopping in Syntagma Square. Check-in in hotel, dinner, and overnight.
This is a departure day so we will check out from the hotel and proceed to Airport. Take some free time shopping before departure. End of services in the Balkans for this time.
Very well-informed and friendly tour guide– plus her English was excellent. Saw a lot of the old town in an efficient manner. Would highly recommend!
Amazing tour!
In a short while you will experience the peek of thehighlights. The buildup of the city, significant people of influence and events. You will taste the different historical, cultural, political and religious views.
You will be introduced to the different types of cuisines and typical local product and crafts.
Also not to forget the arts and literature will be discussed and will be discussed.
Absolute value for a relative short amount of time!
Excellent!
I am from Bosnia, but I am living abroad.
My friends decide to visit Bosnia, so I was there, but I really want them to show everything.
I found Meet Bosnia Travel by the reviews on google and trip advisor, after so many wonderful reviews.
We took this trip
This is something what everyone should take. The guide Adnan was very knowledgeable, charming like bosnian, polite, funny. He was complete guide.
My friends they asked a lot of questions, I answered on some of them, but the guide he knows absolutely everything.
There is also a lot of stories that he told as about the places, also stories behind the bridges.
Best regards.
Thank you a lot.
Hvala Vam mnogo.
We can only recommend this trip. Everything was well organized and our tour guides Mili and Ahmed, were really great and very friendly. With them it felt like going on a trip with friends and not like a commercial trip. We definetley enjoyed the whole day!
This review is long over due.
My apologies to Meet Bosnia Travel and all the people in the office who helped me get organised.
I was involved with ‘MBT’ for the best part of 4 to 5 weeks. Using their expertise and flexibility to create my own personal travel experience throughout ‘FY’.
From Croatia to Bosnia and Herzegovina, to Serbia and Macedonia(now North Macedonia) and from Albania to Montenegro. MBT worked closely with me from our initial discussion until shortly before I was due to fly home. I would never have organised and gone to the places I went without their local and regional knowledge and expertise.
I would have periods were I would be doing my own thing throughout my time in FY, but when it was time to move on from one place to another, special on-route visits to unusual places of interest and get a traditional meal, I would just call and make the necessary arrangements. No drama.
I was lucky to have a personal tour guide and driver when on adventures. Someone to not only get me from A to B, but a companion. A translator by my side when needed. Someone to make me feel less of a toursit and more of a vistor.
I had a phenomenal time last year with this tour company and I’m positive they will have longevity in their superb business. There is so many details and experiences I will not put down here, but be reassured it was worth every £€$.
11/10 score
Regards,